Pan-Seared Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection with naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes for a balanced, comforting meal. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut 2 large sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until edges are caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Season 4 boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each) with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve alongside roasted sweet potatoes.

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